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Aubree Ciccolella, 11, Olivia Levesque, 12, and Kapri Griffeths, 10, display storyboard work they have done as part of Wintergreen Arts Center's after-school class on video production and animation in January. Wintergreen is working with ARTS to provide transportation to its after-school classes. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Aubree Ciccolella, 11, Olivia Levesque, 12, and Kapri Griffeths, 10, display storyboard work they have done as part of Wintergreen Arts Center's after-school class on video production and animation in January. Wintergreen is working with ARTS to provide transportation to its after-school classes. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Wintergreen partners with ARTS to provide after-school transportation

October 23, 2020

Starting in November, Aroostook Regional Transportation System will provide area children with transportation to Wintergreen Art Center's weekly after-school program.

News Browse News

Caribou Community School set to open on Nov. 9

The Caribou Community School is on track to open on Nov. 9, following the Caribou Code Enforcement Office issuing a certificate of occupancy for the building.

Perham to withdraw from local school district after more than 50 years

After 53 years of sending its students to SAD 45 schools in Washburn, the town of Perham wants to leave the district to escape what it sees as a high tax burden.

Council accepts bid for fire station repair work

Caribou’s fire station will soon get some much needed repairs to keep the town’s emergency vehicles protected.

Negative COVID tests mean Caribou, Limestone schools will reopen Oct. 26

Testing for two probable cases of COVID-19 in RSU 39 schools yielded negative results, so schools will reopen to face-to-face instruction on Monday, Oct. 26.

New Brunswick native becomes GHCA’s new head of school

The Greater Houlton Christian Academy has a new head of school for just the fourth time in the school’s 36-year history.

New mountain bike track in Patten promises more outdoor opportunities

With kids in Patten shuttered indoors throughout the spring and summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, Patten Academy Park has created an attraction that might help bring them back outdoors.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Two arrested in connection with three high-speed chases and multiple vehicle thefts

The Maine State Police and Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Britteny Finley and Brandon Lane, who allegedly led officers in both departments on three high-speed chases earlier this week.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, March 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse during the month of March.

Houlton Criminal Docket, March 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of March.

Caribou Criminal Docket, March 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of March.

Houlton Criminal Docket, April 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of April.

Caribou Criminal Docket, April 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of April.

Sports Browse Sports

Soccer season winds to a close with playoff schedule set

The regular season is rapidly winding to a close for local soccer teams, giving a clearer picture for the upcoming Aroostook League playoffs.

Central Aroostook boys take down young Easton team 6-1

The Central Aroostook boys soccer team defeated Easton 6-1 at home on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in a game that saw several eighth-grade players face off against the reigning Class D soccer state champions.

Hodgdon flexes muscle on East Grand in 14-3 victory

The Hodgdon Hawks netted an impressive win over the East Grand Vikings in girls soccer Monday Oct. 20, scoring 14 goals in a decisive victory.

Caribou Viking girls net shutouts

The Caribou Vikings girls soccer team secured two victories during home games last week, with a 5-0 Wednesday win over the Panthers of Central Aroostook and a 2-0 win Friday against the Presque Isle Wildcats.

Shires, Huskies meet on the gridiron

It was not the football season teams may have hoped for, but the Houlton Shires and Aroostook Huskies at least were able to play some games this fall, in an abbreviated manner.

Madawaska beats Fort Fairfield at home 5-0

The Madawaska boys soccer team beat Fort Fairfield 5-0 at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School on Thursday after a big first half from Brady Gagnon and a shutdown defense from the Owls.

Business News Browse Business News

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports third quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced third-quarter earnings of $2.45 million or $0.75 per common share. Total assets reached $939.2 million.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

Houlton Community Market ends for the season, after summer adjusting to COVID

Vendors at Houlton Community Market sold the last of their wares on Saturday, Oct. 17, ending a farmers’ market season which was held under the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Physical Therapy promotes Henderson to clinic manager in Houlton

County Physical Therapy, LLC (CPT) founder and President Mark Rossignol is pleased to announce that Kiley Henderson has been promoted to clinic manager at CPT’s Houlton location.

Kiwanis officers

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently held their 2020/2021 officer inductions, assisted by Lt. Gov. Bill Francis of the Caribou Kiwanis Club.

UMPI will offer first master’s degree in 117-year history

This fall will mark the first time in the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 117-year history that a graduate program will be offered.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

NRCS offers opportunities to conserve deer in Aroostook, Washington counties

If you are interested in deer conservation, then this initiative is just for you. The 2021 deer initiative is focused on improving winter habitat conditions for white-tailed deer that occur within the northern limits of their range -- Aroostook and Washington counties.

Rise in U.S. COVID cases could keep border closed indefinitely

Until the U.S. can stem its rise in COVID-19 cases, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plan is to keep the border between the two countries closed.

Previewing the electoral race for House District 145 in Aroostook

As the Nov. 3 election draws closer, Aroostook County residents must decide not only their choices for president, the Senate and Congress, but also for many local races, including the one for Maine House District 145.

Living Browse Living

Maine Hunger Dialogue focuses on college student food and housing insecurity

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

Wintergreen partners with ARTS to provide after-school transportation

Starting in November, Aroostook Regional Transportation System will provide area children with transportation to Wintergreen Art Center's weekly after-school program.

Houlton Community Market ends for the season, after summer adjusting to COVID

Vendors at Houlton Community Market sold the last of their wares on Saturday, Oct. 17, ending a farmers’ market season which was held under the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Supports Harnish for House District 144

To the Editor, I am so pleased to vote for Kathryn Harnish to represent House District 144 in Augusta

Bringing transparency and lower costs to health care

In nearly every industry, we are able to shop for goods and services by comparing publicly available price and quality information. From buying shoes to building a house, we expect to know the full price of what we are purchasing before we buy it.

Maine deserves a leader, not a bystander

Coronavirus has undoubtedly posed a new and unprecedented set of circumstances for Mainers. Fortunately the Paycheck Protection Program -- authored by our very own Sen. Susan Collins -- helped small businesses and countless Maine workers get through the worst of the economic shutdown last spring.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Campaign scene in Presque Isle

Campaign scene in Presque Isle

Campaign scene in Presque Isle

Campaign scene in Presque Isle

Morning in the deep woods

Morning in the deep woods

Fall at the lake

Fall at the lake